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Shep



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2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Orkney Grey
Roof Mounted sun shade/awning
Does anybody do a QD side awning that dosn't need to be bolted to a roof rack? I'd prefer QD and light cos I don't want drag it around everywhere because i can't be arsed to lug it off the roof IYKWIM and i'm trying to be roof rack free if at all possible.

Any thoughts? A man with no boat is a prisoner
Post #264003 5th Sep 2013 4:57pm
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a13x



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You could use the manbo/Mantec roof bars and bolt a foxwing ( the manbo bars were designed specifically for this) I'm sure you could use the bars to bolt other awning onto if desired.

Would then be easy to remove. Take a look on the boab website
Post #264006 5th Sep 2013 5:18pm
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Shep



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Cheers a little bit of research has found me the foxwing, looks OK if a little pricy but nice all the same.

I've got a lot to learn!!

Shep A man with no boat is a prisoner
Post #264008 5th Sep 2013 5:25pm
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LandRoverAnorak



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Take a look at the A1 awning for a more reasonably priced alternative:

http://www.rooftentslimited.com/Awning/awning-a1.html Darren

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Post #264013 5th Sep 2013 5:41pm
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Mdm



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Does anybody have one fitted to a 90?
Post #272178 7th Oct 2013 8:40pm
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leeds



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We have used the Oztent/Rhino Rack Foxwing for years and it is a great bit of kit Thumbs Up

It has 10 metre square of shade and with optional side panels is even better. Yes it is not cheap but used properly is very versatile bit of kit.


Out of the Rhino Rack stable is the Sunseeker awning herewhich is just a side awning but of the same quality as the Foxwings. Can be fitted/taken off vehicle quickly and easily.



Brendan
Post #272184 7th Oct 2013 9:01pm
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wyvern



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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Firenze Red
we use a porch awning that leans on the back of the wagon and dosent need a roofrack (although we have one fitted...
there are several types around that will do the job - but here is ours



its held on by a long 'bungy' that goes over the back of the wagon to hold it in place. Poppy - TDCI (Puma) 110XS 2.2 - Camper conversion - see the build here - https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic56530.html
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Post #272195 7th Oct 2013 10:10pm
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Mdm



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Cheers I plan to ground tent so I am trying avoid a roof rack.possibly two roof bars and a roof basket or tray to carry the tent.

Hence the question as to whether a fox wing type awning is to heavy ?

The alternative is a rear awning
Post #272398 8th Oct 2013 7:45pm
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jarvo



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this is what I did



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from aldi a couple of years back
Post #278695 1st Nov 2013 9:30pm
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Mdm



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Looks good
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jarvo



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used tiger seal to fasten alloy caravan rail to defender and got the missis to sew the trim to the awning total cost around £15, it works really well
regards jarvo
Post #278697 1st Nov 2013 9:36pm
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foxhound



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Re: Roof Mounted sun shade/awning
Shep wrote:
Does anybody do a QD side awning that dosn't need to be bolted to a roof rack? I'd prefer QD and light cos I don't want drag it around everywhere because i can't be arsed to lug it off the roof IYKWIM and i'm trying to be roof rack free if at all possible.

Any thoughts?


i use a military 9 x 9 frame with a gazebo roof I had made for it. light, 5 mins to erect, portable and stable. it's in front of my other 9x9 which I had zips sewn into on one of the long sides.



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 110 Defender 300tdi & Penman trailer with ally exped top and roof tent
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